KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,405 km
8,329 miles
YCT
Coronation
Canada
Distance
13,405 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YCT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Coronation Airport
IATA Code KGL YCT
ICAO Code HRYR CYCT
City Kigali Coronation
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.080000, -111.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Coronation (YCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Coronation Airport (YCT) in Coronation, Canada is 13,405 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Kigali, it's 18:55 in Coronation. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,264 feet between the two airports. Coronation Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Coronation (YCT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Coronation Airport (YCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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